Question 1

Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nasopharynx 
B)  oropharynx 
C)  palatopharynx 
D)  laryngopharynx 
E)  tracheopharynx 
A)  nasopharynx 
B)  oropharynx 
C)  palatopharynx 
D)  laryngopharynx 
E)  tracheopharynx A

Question 2

Describe the changes in pressure and volume that lead to inspiration.

Accepted Answer

The diaphragm and external intercostal muscles contract upon stimulation by the phrenic and intercostal nerves. In doing so, the intrapulmonary volume (volume inside the lungs) increases. Gases within the lungs spread out to fill the larger space, decreasing the intrapulmonary pressure. Air follows the pressure gradient into the body until intrapulmonary pressure equals atmospheric pressure, and inspiration (inhalation) occurs. Air rushes into the lungs.

Question 3

Exchange of both oxygen and carbon dioxide through the respiratory membrane occurs by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osmosis 
B)  simple diffusion 
C)  facilitated diffusion 
D)  active transport 
E)  endocytosis 
A)  osmosis 
B)  simple diffusion 
C)  facilitated diffusion 
D)  active transport 
E)  endocytosis B

Question 4

Describe how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.

Accepted Answer

Oxygen is transported in two ways:
1. Mo

Question 5

The respiratory conducting passageways perform all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allow air to reach the lungs 
B)  purify air 
C)  humidify air 
D)  exchange gases 
E)  warm incoming air 
A)  allow air to reach the lungs 
B)  purify air 
C)  humidify air 
D)  exchange gases 
E)  warm incoming air

Question 6

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following:
-The trachea is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label D 
B)  Label I 
C)  Label B 
D)  Label F 
E)  Label G 
A)  Label D 
B)  Label I 
C)  Label B 
D)  Label F 
E)  Label G

Question 7

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following:
-The larynx is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label H 
B)  Label G 
C)  Label F 
D)  Label A 
E)  Label D 
A)  Label H 
B)  Label G 
C)  Label F 
D)  Label A 
E)  Label D

Question 8

Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity:
-Sum total of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume

Accepted Answer

A) vital capacity 
B) dead space volume 
C) expiratory reserve volume 
D) inspiratory reserve volume 
E) residual volume
F)tidal volume 
A) vital capacity 
B) dead space volume 
C) expiratory reserve volume 
D) inspiratory reserve volume 
E) residual volume
F)tidal volume

Question 9

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following:
-The diaphragm muscle is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label C 
B)  Label E 
C)  Label F 
D)  Label G 
E)  Label J 
A)  Label C 
B)  Label E 
C)  Label F 
D)  Label G 
E)  Label J

Question 10

According to the laws of diffusion, movement of a respiratory gas occurs toward the area of higher concentration of that particular respiratory gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Laughing and crying similarly involve inspiration followed by a release of air in a number of short expirations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The anterior portion of the palate that is supported by bone is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  soft palate 
B)  glottis 
C)  epiglottis 
D)  hard palate 
A)  soft palate 
B)  glottis 
C)  epiglottis 
D)  hard palate

Question 13

The pleural membranes produce a slippery fluid known as serous fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Hyperventilation is the body's response to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood 
B)  increased oxygen levels in the blood 
C)  decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood 
D)  alkalosis 
E)  increased blood pH 
A)  increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood 
B)  increased oxygen levels in the blood 
C)  decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood 
D)  alkalosis 
E)  increased blood pH

Question 15

Expiration occurs when the thoracic and intrapulmonary volumes decrease and the intrapulmonary pressure increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In order to return acidic blood pH to normal, breathing becomes deeper and more rapid, a phenomenon known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoventilation 
B)  hyperventilation 
C)  apnea 
D)  dyspnea 
A)  hypoventilation 
B)  hyperventilation 
C)  apnea 
D)  dyspnea

Question 17

The nasal cavity is separated from the oral cavity by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the pharynx 
B)  the nasal conchae 
C)  the larynx 
D)  both the hard and soft palate 
E)  both the nasal conchae and hard palate 
A)  the pharynx 
B)  the nasal conchae 
C)  the larynx 
D)  both the hard and soft palate 
E)  both the nasal conchae and hard palate

Question 18

The regulation of the activity of the breathing muscles, the diaphragm and external intercostals, is controlled by nerve impulses transmitted from the brain via the ________ and ________ nerves.

Accepted Answer

A)  splanchnic; sacral 
B)  trochlear; trigeminal 
C)  phrenic; intercostal 
D)  cranial; spinal 
A)  splanchnic; sacral 
B)  trochlear; trigeminal 
C)  phrenic; intercostal 
D)  cranial; spinal

Question 19

Vibration due to exhaled air that results in speech is a function of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  trachea 
B)  larynx 
C)  pharynx 
D)  glottis 
E)  epiglottis 
A)  trachea 
B)  larynx 
C)  pharynx 
D)  glottis 
E)  epiglottis

Question 20

Smoking destroys cilia in the respiratory passageways, such as the trachea. Which of the following is a likely consequence of damaged cilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation and swelling of the tonsils 
B)  air is not moistened, warmed, or filtered before reaching the lungs 
C)  inability to propel mucus from the lungs to the throat 
D)  nasal congestion and postnasal drip 
E)  inability to produce mucus 
A)  inflammation and swelling of the tonsils 
B)  air is not moistened, warmed, or filtered before reaching the lungs 
C)  inability to propel mucus from the lungs to the throat 
D)  nasal congestion and postnasal drip 
E)  inability to produce mucus

Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the ________.

Describe the changes in pressure and volume that lead to inspiration.

Exchange of both oxygen and carbon dioxide through the respiratory membrane occurs by ________.

Describe how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.

The respiratory conducting passageways perform all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The trachea is indicated by ________.

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The larynx is indicated by ________.

Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity: -Sum total of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The diaphragm muscle is indicated by ________.

According to the laws of diffusion, movement of a respiratory gas occurs toward the area of higher concentration of that particular respiratory gas.

Laughing and crying similarly involve inspiration followed by a release of air in a number of short expirations.

The anterior portion of the palate that is supported by bone is called the ________.

The pleural membranes produce a slippery fluid known as serous fluid.

Hyperventilation is the body's response to ________.

Expiration occurs when the thoracic and intrapulmonary volumes decrease and the intrapulmonary pressure increases.

In order to return acidic blood pH to normal, breathing becomes deeper and more rapid, a phenomenon known as ________.

The nasal cavity is separated from the oral cavity by ________.

The regulation of the activity of the breathing muscles, the diaphragm and external intercostals, is controlled by nerve impulses transmitted from the brain via the and nerves.

Vibration due to exhaled air that results in speech is a function of the ________.

Smoking destroys cilia in the respiratory passageways, such as the trachea. Which of the following is a likely consequence of damaged cilia?

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Exam 13: The Respiratory System

Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the ________.

Describe the changes in pressure and volume that lead to inspiration.

Exchange of both oxygen and carbon dioxide through the respiratory membrane occurs by ________.

Describe how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.

The respiratory conducting passageways perform all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The trachea is indicated by ________.

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The larynx is indicated by ________.

Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity: -Sum total of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The diaphragm muscle is indicated by ________.

According to the laws of diffusion, movement of a respiratory gas occurs toward the area of higher concentration of that particular respiratory gas.

Laughing and crying similarly involve inspiration followed by a release of air in a number of short expirations.

The anterior portion of the palate that is supported by bone is called the ________.

The pleural membranes produce a slippery fluid known as serous fluid.

Hyperventilation is the body's response to ________.

Expiration occurs when the thoracic and intrapulmonary volumes decrease and the intrapulmonary pressure increases.

In order to return acidic blood pH to normal, breathing becomes deeper and more rapid, a phenomenon known as ________.

The nasal cavity is separated from the oral cavity by ________.

The regulation of the activity of the breathing muscles, the diaphragm and external intercostals, is controlled by nerve impulses transmitted from the brain via the ________ and ________ nerves.

Vibration due to exhaled air that results in speech is a function of the ________.

Smoking destroys cilia in the respiratory passageways, such as the trachea. Which of the following is a likely consequence of damaged cilia?

The Human Body: An Orientation

Basic Chemistry

Cells and Tissues

Skin and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

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The Reproductive System

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The regulation of the activity of the breathing muscles, the diaphragm and external intercostals, is controlled by nerve impulses transmitted from the brain via the and nerves.